Competition ribs

chibi · 06-01-2008, 08:14 AM

May have been asked before but I cannot find it so here goes. In comps what rib do you use and why? Baby backs ? spares? Stlouis cut? Trying to decide what to do.
Michael

Sledneck · 06-01-2008, 08:19 AM

i like st louis. Nice and meaty

stlgreg · 06-01-2008, 09:00 AM

Its really up to up to you
from the entries i have been able to judges it is bout 60-40 in favor of spares on the kcbs side and on MBN side it is all loin back.

Smokin Gator · 06-01-2008, 09:03 AM

For us it is spares trim St Louis. We tried BBs a couple of times and they were just to inconsistent.

Dr_KY · 06-01-2008, 09:23 AM

I can't get BB's to hold enough smoke without going dry.

* I think someone should post a chart so whe know where each named cut of rib's comes from. ie short ribs, bb, spare *

MilitantSquatter · 06-01-2008, 09:31 AM

Both are used frequently and I don't think one is better than the other. Start out with the one you are most familar and comfortable cooking. If after several contests, you are not pleased with the results, then make the switch and compare.

I've used both with similar results. Last season I went exclusively with St. Louis spares mainly because they were cheaper.

chibi · 06-01-2008, 11:23 AM

Around here I cannot find stlouis cut spares. I have to do it myself. And am not a butcher if you know what I meen. I am comfortable with either.

Cabntmkr1 · 06-01-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chibi

Around here I cannot find stlouis cut spares. I have to do it myself. And am not a butcher if you know what I meen. I am comfortable with either.

Chibi,
There are a couple of really good videos on youtube that show how to trim them St. Louis style easily...

chibi · 06-01-2008, 06:33 PM

Thanks I will look that up. Did some today. Will do a post with pron later after I eat.

The Pickled Pig · 06-01-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_KY

I can't get BB's to hold enough smoke without going dry.

* I think someone should post a chart so whe know where each named cut of rib's comes from. ie short ribs, bb, spare *

There is such a chart right here.

jtfisher63 · 06-02-2008, 10:45 AM

We use St. Louis style spares in comps. After cooking BBs this weekend at home we may switch to BBs. They came out great!

Fredbird · 06-02-2008, 11:41 AM

I prefer St. Louis cut spares, more meat and better flavor in my opinion.

paydabill · 06-02-2008, 11:59 AM

I generally use St. Louis spares, we have tried to use BB, but as our scores come back, I am rethinking that.

Dr_KY · 06-02-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Pickled Pig

There is such a chart right here.

Thank you sir.

Bigmista · 06-02-2008, 12:52 PM

We use spares that we trim ourselves St. Louis style. Hollywood cut for IBCA contests.

06-01-2008, 08:14 AM	#1
chibi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-14-06 Location: ftcollins,Co	Competition ribs May have been asked before but I cannot find it so here goes. In comps what rib do you use and why? Baby backs ? spares? Stlouis cut? Trying to decide what to do. Michael __________________ CHIBI-Q comp team. Vertical insulated charcoal dropping clone. Homemade offset. Traeger LilTex for winter cheating. <>< Remember when you get in the storms of life that's when you have to learn to dance in the rain. Last edited by chibi; 06-01-2008 at 07:43 PM..

06-01-2008, 08:19 AM	#2
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06-01-2008, 09:00 AM	#3
stlgreg Take a breath! Join Date: 03-26-07 Location: St. Louis, MO	Its really up to up to you from the entries i have been able to judges it is bout 60-40 in favor of spares on the kcbs side and on MBN side it is all loin back. __________________ KCBS Certified Judge #21812 FEC100 1 UDS Smoker 1 Char Griller w/o side fire box Hog's Wart School BBQ Team http://www.bbqsaucereport.com (43 sauces and counting!)

06-01-2008, 09:03 AM	#4
Smokin Gator Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-01-06 Location: Fernandina Beach FL	For us it is spares trim St Louis. We tried BBs a couple of times and they were just to inconsistent. __________________ [SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Food! It's the second most important thing to a young man, and the most important to an old one.[/FONT][/SIZE] ______________________________________________ -Brent Smokin Gators BBQ Team Medium Amazin' Blue Spicewine - It's a Swamp Thing UDS Large BGE - Adopted Medium BGE - Adopted Weber 22 inch w/mods Weber SJP Stoker Weber Genesis Silver C Gasser Constant wood lurker FBA CBJ

06-01-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	I can't get BB's to hold enough smoke without going dry. * I think someone should post a chart so whe know where each named cut of rib's comes from. ie short ribs, bb, spare * __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

06-01-2008, 09:31 AM	#6
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	Both are used frequently and I don't think one is better than the other. Start out with the one you are most familar and comfortable cooking. If after several contests, you are not pleased with the results, then make the switch and compare. I've used both with similar results. Last season I went exclusively with St. Louis spares mainly because they were cheaper. __________________ XL BGE (#2) & Performer Platinum Former owner: Jambo Backyard, Klose BYC, Lonestar Vertical offset w/ Insulated Firebox, Medium Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL BGE (#1) & (2) Medium BGE's, 22" WSM & (2) 18" WSM's, 18" & 22" Weber Kettles

06-01-2008, 11:23 AM	#7
chibi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-14-06 Location: ftcollins,Co	Around here I cannot find stlouis cut spares. I have to do it myself. And am not a butcher if you know what I meen. I am comfortable with either. __________________ CHIBI-Q comp team. Vertical insulated charcoal dropping clone. Homemade offset. Traeger LilTex for winter cheating. <>< Remember when you get in the storms of life that's when you have to learn to dance in the rain.

06-01-2008, 06:33 PM	#9
chibi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-14-06 Location: ftcollins,Co	Thanks I will look that up. Did some today. Will do a post with pron later after I eat. __________________ CHIBI-Q comp team. Vertical insulated charcoal dropping clone. Homemade offset. Traeger LilTex for winter cheating. <>< Remember when you get in the storms of life that's when you have to learn to dance in the rain.

06-02-2008, 10:45 AM	#11
jtfisher63 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-23-07 Location: Modesto, CA	We use St. Louis style spares in comps. After cooking BBs this weekend at home we may switch to BBs. They came out great! __________________ -Jason The Smokepranos Competition BBQ Team Custom 24" x 72" trailered offset Large Big Green Egg Stumps clone WSM Char-something Gasser Modesto, CA

06-02-2008, 11:41 AM	#12
Fredbird is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-01-06 Location: Columbia, MO	I prefer St. Louis cut spares, more meat and better flavor in my opinion. __________________ John Traeger 075 22-1/2" WSM 18" WSM Weber One-Touch Gold Aussie Gasser MOFO Chapter KCBS CBJ "BEER is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy". - Benjamin Franklin

06-02-2008, 11:59 AM	#13
paydabill is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-21-07 Location: Moberly, Mo	I generally use St. Louis spares, we have tried to use BB, but as our scores come back, I am rethinking that. __________________ Paydabill Lit & Loaded BBQ I remember a day when I hated pellets - 2 pellet cookers latter! CBJ - love judging KCBS - member for 4 years MOFO Chapter Super fast - BLUE Thermopen

06-02-2008, 12:52 PM	#15
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	We use spares that we trim ourselves St. Louis style. Hollywood cut for IBCA contests. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

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